Lesson 1Copper intrauterine device (IUD): mechanism, effectiveness, insertion timing (postpartum/post-placental), common adverse events, and counselingCovers how the copper IUD works without hormones, its strong effectiveness, best insertion times like right after birth or placenta delivery, usual side effects, warning signs, check-ups, and advice for various family planning aims.
Copper IUD mechanism and local effectsEffectiveness and duration of protectionPostpartum and post-placental insertionCommon side effects and complication signsEligibility, contraindications, and counselingLesson 2Combined oral contraceptives: mechanism, typical vs perfect use effectiveness, contraindications, side effects, and counseling points for postpartum/breastfeedingExplains how combined pills work, cycle management, everyday vs perfect use success rates, no-go conditions per WHO MEC, side effects, medicine clashes, and custom advice for new mums and breastfeeding women.
COC mechanism and cycle regulationTypical versus perfect use effectivenessMajor contraindications and risk screeningCommon side effects and managementPostpartum and breastfeeding counselingLesson 3Progestin-only pills and injectables (DMPA/NET-EN): pharmacology, effectiveness, return-to-fertility, effects on lactation, side effects and counselingLooks at progestin-only pills and jabs like DMPA/NET-EN: how they work, dosing, success rates, getting fertility back, breastfeeding effects, side effects, who can use them, and main advice points for new mums.
Progestin mechanisms and pharmacokineticsDosing schedules for POPs and injectablesEffectiveness and missed dose managementReturn to fertility after discontinuationEffects on lactation and infant outcomesLesson 4Contraceptive suitability by age, parity, medical comorbidities (smoking, obesity, hypertension) referencing WHO MEC and national guideline interpretationHelps assess contraceptive fit by age, number of children, and health problems like smoking, extra weight, high blood pressure, using WHO MEC and Namibia's guidelines for each client's situation.
Using WHO MEC categories in practiceAdolescents and nulliparous clientsClients over 35 and smokersObesity, hypertension, and diabetesAdapting national guidelines locallyLesson 5Hormonal IUD: levonorgestrel IUD mechanism, relative bleeding profiles vs copper IUD, effectiveness, postpartum compatibility, and special cautionsDetails levonorgestrel IUD action, bleeding patterns compared to copper IUD, high effectiveness, extra benefits, use after birth or abortion, who qualifies, and key warnings like infection or puncture risks.
LNG IUD mechanism and hormone releaseEffectiveness and duration of actionBleeding profile versus copper IUDPostpartum and post-abortion useSpecial cautions and follow-up needsLesson 6Physiology of fertility, conception, lactational amenorrhea, and implications for method timingDescribes normal fertility processes, egg release and conception, breastfeeding no-period rules, and how these guide safe, effective start times for contraceptives in women after giving birth.
Menstrual cycle and ovulation overviewFertile window and conception basicsPhysiology of lactational amenorrheaLAM effectiveness and eligibility criteriaTransitioning from LAM to other methodsLesson 7Key comparisons: typical effectiveness table, method switching, dual protection (STI prevention) and condom counselingGives side-by-side effectiveness figures including everyday failure rates, safe method changes, dual use with condoms for STI/HIV protection, and hands-on condom advice skills.
Typical and perfect use effectiveness tablePrinciples for safe method switchingDual protection and STI preventionMale and female condom counselingAddressing condom myths and resistanceLesson 8Emergency contraception options (levonorgestrel, ulipristal, copper IUD): mechanisms, time windows, effectiveness comparisons, interactions with breastfeeding and other methodsReviews emergency options like levonorgestrel, ulipristal, copper IUD: how they work, time limits, success comparisons, clashes with breastfeeding or other methods, and advice on follow-up birth control.
Indications and timing for EC useLevonorgestrel pill: dosing and useUlipristal acetate: use and cautionsCopper IUD as emergency contraceptionFollow-up and ongoing method planningLesson 9Long-acting reversible contraception — implants: device types, mechanism, insertion/removal technique overview, effectiveness, bleeding changes, counseling and postpartum guidanceDiscusses implant types, hormones, action, basic insertion/removal steps, top effectiveness, bleeding shifts, after-birth timing, eligibility, and advice to help long-term use.
Available implant types and hormone dosesMechanism of action and onset of effectInsertion and removal technique overviewEffectiveness, duration, and failure patternsBleeding changes and client counseling
